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Pays de la Loire

View of Château de Chinon – Château de Chinon loop from Varrains

Pays de la Loire

View of Château de Chinon – Château de Chinon loop from Varrains

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View of Château de Chinon – Château de Chinon loop from Varrains

05:27

94.6km

260m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

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9.18 km

Loire Riverside at Turquant

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magnificent spots on this river that we have cycled along from Nevers to Nantes

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2

9.21 km

Port de TURQUANT - overlooking Loire

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This bench by the water is an inviting place to enjoy the mighty Loire River. This site also has plenty of parking space. From here you can start walks or bike rides in the region.

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10.7 km

Pont de Varennes - Montsoreau

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This bridge connects over the Loire. Use it but leave it for those who come after you.

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12.0 km

Montsoreau Castle

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The Château de Montsoreau has been immortalized many times, notably by Alexandre Dumas in his novel La Dame de Monsoreau, written between 1845 and 1846.

Above all, since 2016 Montsoreau …

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13.2 km

Saint Martin Collegiate Church, Candes

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Built at the place of death of St. Martin and of course consecrated to him.

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27.6 km

View of Château de Chinon

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From here you can see the whole castle.
On July 14th there will be an illumination for the national holiday.

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28.6 km

Château de Chinon

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Chinon is a town of 8000 inhabitants. It is famous for its castle which overlooks the Vienne river.
There are all amenities in the town, such as shops, cafes and …

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37.8 km

View of the Vienne

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The banks of the Vienne are perfect for cycling. Beautiful places allow you to contemplate its course and its natural environment, like this one located on the right bank between Chinon and Saumur.

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84.2 km

La Loire

Lake

88.5 km

Le Thouet

Lake

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94.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.5 km

35.2 km

8.97 km

4.24 km

1.87 km

1.86 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

30.3 km

27.3 km

3.03 km

189 m

< 100 m

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